Dylan BARNES – Drunk Driving

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Three impaired drivers were removed from Wellington County roadways over the weekend.

On December 12, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on St. Andrew Street West in Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Dylan BARNES, a 31-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

There are no reported injuries.

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on December 23, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

Additionally, on December 14, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the Wellington OPP Traffic Management Unit conducted a traffic stop on Parkside Drive West in Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew CROLL, a 55-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on December 23, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

Finally, on December 14, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Wellington OPP responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision with a tree on the lawn of a residence on Eramosa-Erin Townline in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result of the investigation, Gursharn Singh TATHGAR, a 29-year-old from Guelph, is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Dangerous Operation
• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused did not sustain any reported injuries.

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on January 2, 2026.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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